Possibilities
For so many, the new year often signals hope and rebirth- and rightfully so. For me, it’s typically the opposite. Anxiety hits. Beginnings have me fretting over what could go wrong, the mishaps that are likely to occur, and the precautions I need to take to ensure nothing bad actually happens.
Well, if there’s anything I’ve learned from 2010, it’s that nothing ever goes according to plan. Things will go wrong, mishaps will occur, and precautions will bite the dust.
As such, I have no plan for the coming year. Sounds defeatist and awfully irresponsible. But, it might be the most liberating thing I can do for myself. It’s not that I have no goals; I have many, including:
- completing my half marathon on 2/20
- eliminating cookies and alcohol from my diet in preparation for the run (tough)
- finding a job- somehow, somewhere, hopefully in a big city?
- solidifying friendships
- instilling a strong sense of love & belonging in myself
Worthwhile goals for a new year. So, how do you accomplish these without exerting the usual self-inflicted pressure and going insane?
Just being. Accepting that obstacles will arise and that it won’t be smooth sailing. Yes, goals may be broken as quickly as they are established. But that’s okay.
Come what may 2011: show me what’s in store.
One of my favorite bloggers recently posted:
“The only difference between feeling excitement and anxiety is what you’re thinking about. Act as if in 2011 & nurture positive thinking.” -@heyamberrae
There’s no reason not to be excited for the devastation ahead.
2011 will be the year of flight. Wreak havoc.
